Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute has the distinction of being one of the very few medical institutions in and around Mumbai running a specialized division for awareness and treatment of infectious diseases. The Division of Infectious Diseases at Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute is a sub-speciality division of the Department of Internal Medicine. Run by a fulltime highly qualified and experienced consultant along with in-house microbiology support, the Division provides expertise in the management of infectious diseases both in the in-patients and out-patients settings. It actively engages in various research programs and studies to reduce the burden of infectious diseases in the society. Thoroughly updated about the emerging & re-emerging diseases, the Division disseminates guidelines for the benefit of public. Several educational programs in the form of seminars and talk shows are arranged on a regular basis for the benefit of common people and the medical fraternity.

The Division of Infectious Diseases runs the specialised Infectious Diseases Clinic to cater to out-patients. The Clinic aims to prevent diseases, disability and death caused by a wide range of infectious diseases.

CLINICAL SERVICES

Consultation for Infectious Diseases:                                                                             

• Blood Stream Infections e.g. Sepsis


• Bone and Joint Infections e.g. Osteo Myelitis


• CNS Infections e.g. Meningitis


• Fever of unknown origin


• Fungal Infections e.g. Candida, Aspergillus


• Gastrointestinal Infections


• Heart Valve Infection – Endocarditis


• HIV Infection and AIDS


• Parasitic Diseases


• Post-Surgical Infections


• Respiratory Infections e.g. Pneumonia, Tuberculosis


• Sexually Transmitted Diseases e.g. Syphilis


• Transplant Related Infections


• Tropical Infections e.g. Dengue, Malaria, Leptospirosis, Typhoid


• Urinary Tract Infection


• Viral Infections e.g. Swine Flu, H1N1, Influenza

THERAPUETIC SERVICES

• Antibiotic Therapy

PREVENTIVE SERVICES

• Adult Immunization


• Travel Associated Diseases - Travelers are provided guidance regarding vaccination and other preventive measures